After Portugal's disappointing 1-1 draw against the DRC in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo became the focus of criticism from fans when he did not score or assist.
Amidst endless controversy on social networks about the 41-year-old superstar's performance, Georgina Rodriguez's move - Ronaldo's girlfriend quickly attracted attention.
Accordingly, Ronaldo did not give any explanation. He only posted a photo of the moment playing against DRC with a short status line: "That's not the start we wanted, but everything is still very long ahead. Keep your head up and focus on the next match".
Besides the opinions continuing to doubt CR7's ability, many fans called for patience as the World Cup has just begun. Georgina Rodriguez was one of the first to respond. His long-time girlfriend left a heart icon as a familiar encouragement whenever the Portuguese superstar faced pressure.
Ronaldo and Georgina met in 2016 at a fashion store. In many interviews, the striker born in 1985 always mentions his partner as an important support.
In 2019, he once shared: "She is a wonderful person. That is true love. She helps me a lot".
The relationship between the two continues to enter a new phase after Ronaldo proposed to Georgina in August 2025. When revealing about the wedding plan, Ronaldo affirmed: "Maybe in 1 year, 6 months or 1 month, but I am 1000% sure that will happen".
Amidst the pressure at the 2026 World Cup, Georgina's silent companionship continues to be a spiritual support for Ronaldo before the long journey ahead.
